Richmond expands no-parking rules for bike lanes to include buffer zones
Drivers parking near Richmond’s bike lanes will have to give cyclists a little more room under a policy change the City Council approved last week.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Maymont adds two coyote pups to newly restored Virginia Wildlife Trail
Their rescue organizations ultimately determined they would not be able to develop the skills needed to be released into the wild.
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RPD discloses sergeant violated Flock camera policy by sharing info with federal agent
An FBI special agent contacted Richmond police asking for an image of a vehicle believed to be connected to a homicide investigation in Washington, D.C.
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'Hire young people': At Shockoe Institute, panelists discuss ways to create economic mobility
"It’s time to open our minds and open our doors. Hire that kid. Give that intern the chance."
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In search of more starter homes, some ZAC members think Richmond ought to allow even smaller lots
“We need more starter homes.”
The Richmonder 25 is back! Nominate a community hero today!
The deadline for nominations is May 14.
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For King William softball, culture is as important as fundamentals
“Maybe 20 minutes. Ten years ago, I wouldn’t have given up 20 minutes to have discussions and go over our thoughts. It’s exponential. We’ve seen the value in it.” -
A Richmond baseball star returns to town this weekend – with Banana Ball
Jackie Bradley Jr. won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox. -
Richmond’s newest PSA was made with AI
The city paid $2,250 to an outside developer to make the video. -
Richmond CAO floats possibility of reducing real estate tax rate next year
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RPS Roundup: Cell phone policy tightened to add additional guardrails
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En garde! More than 2,000 fencers are competing in Richmond at the national championships
The event runs through Monday and admission is free.
City Government
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Richmond expands no-parking rules for bike lanes to include buffer zones
Drivers parking near Richmond’s bike lanes will have to give cyclists a little more room under a policy change the City Council approved last week.
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Avula administration says deferral program would cost city millions, require 20 new Finance staffers
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Education
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RPS Roundup: Cell phone policy tightened to add additional guardrails
The revised policy will prohibit smartwatches and tablets in addition to phones.
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Features
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Richmond musicians find unexpected Japanese fame after singing theme song to 'Resident Evil' video game
"The people in Japan are unbelievable."
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Local News
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Maymont adds two coyote pups to newly restored Virginia Wildlife Trail
Their rescue organizations ultimately determined they would not be able to develop the skills needed to be released into the wild.
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Newsletter
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May 1 Newsletter: Economic mobility
How can the city create more starter homes? Plus, a Flock policy violation, the return of Banana Ball, and Maymont reopens its Virginia Wildlife Trail this weekend.
Sports
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For King William softball, culture is as important as fundamentals
“Maybe 20 minutes. Ten years ago, I wouldn’t have given up 20 minutes to have discussions and go over our thoughts. It’s exponential. We’ve seen the value in it.”
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